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How To Save Money When Learning How To Weld

Posted on:
1 February 2016

Learning how to weld can be a wonderful career move. However, the actual process of learning can be quite expensive. You should not let a limited budget get in the way of you achieving your career goals, however, so consider these tips for how to save money when learning how to weld.

Look for Employer-Paid Education Programs

First of all, you should consider talking to your employer about paid education programs. If you currently work in an industry that is somehow related to welding -- such as if there are welders at your place of business and you are planning on potentially having this job when you graduate -- it might be worth it to look into this. Some employers will pay part or all of a student's tuition in exchange for the promise to work for the company for a certain length of time after graduation.

Buy Welding Supplies Online

Regardless of where you choose to go to school, there is a good chance that you will need some of your own welding materials. These can be expensive, so skip buying them at the school bookstore -- where certain suggested supplies for your course might be sold -- and consider looking online instead. Just make sure that you find out exactly what materials you are expected to have in your class so that you will know that you are buying the right thing.

Use Scraps for Practice

You do not always have to use new, shiny metal when you are practicing. Practicing as much as possible can be helpful in perfecting your new craft, but you shouldn't blow through expensive metal supplies to do so.

Instead, consider using scraps of metal for practice. You may be able to find them around your property at home, or there might be metal scraps at work that you can use. You can also look in your local classifieds for free metal that is being given away. This will allow you to practice with less-than-perfect materials and can prevent you from wasting money and supplies when you are still learning.

Learning how to weld can be a wonderful decision to make, particularly if you are interested in securing a job in the welding industry. However, you should not spend any more on learning to weld than necessary. Instead, follow these tips to save some cash while learning this interesting -- and lucrative -- skill.